New bioactive beverage to be developed using kawakawa, a NZ native species
The High-Value Nutrition (HVN) National Science Challenge has awarded $1,297,299 in funding for research which, in collaboration with industry partners Wakatū Incorporation and Chia Sisters, will explore the potential health benefits of incorporating the...
Opinion: Dr Tracy Chandler – Perfectionism, the forgotten addiction
Whilst writing this brings up my perfectionist tendencies, as a mother of three teenagers in the ‘selfie’ generation and a ‘recovering perfectionist’ I feel compelled to write an opinion piece about perfectionism - the...
Targeted health messaging needed in era of vaping, researchers say
Health authorities should develop targeted health messages for vaping product and e-liquid packaging to encourage smokers to switch from cigarettes to e-cigarettes and to prevent non-smokers from taking up vaping, a researcher at the...
Clean teens: More young Kiwis snubbing drugs, smoking and booze
It's a curious "megatrend" that has health experts scratching their heads: why are young Kiwis turning their backs on binge-drinking, smoking and drugs?
Researchers are now set to get to the bottom of the mystery,...
Te Rito Maioha welcomes new guidelines for child food safety
Te Rito Maioha (ECNZ) welcomes the Ministry of Health guidelines for child food safety provided as part of the Ministry of Education’s new requirements.
“It is heartening to see the new guidelines provide guidance not just...
New figures show drug checking services have reduced harm – but more could be...
New figures released by KnowYourStuffNZ show that drug checking this summer resulted in the vast majority of people who attended drug checking choosing not to take the harmful cathinone eutylone, where it turned out they had unwittingly purchased it.
Koch’s postulates, Covid, and misinformation rabbit holes
Opinion: Take a 19th century German scientist, a 21st century disease and add the internet - the result is a dangerous upsurge in Covid-denial nonsense, writes Associate Professor Siouxsie Wiles.
Strong sense of self key to Pacific sexual health
Confident Pacific children who grow up to be resilient adults is the goal of a University of Auckland project that has received $442,000 in Health Research Council funding.
Upskilling to support Wellington’s homeless
A cohort of Kaimahi and Peer Support workers at DCM are set to upskill following a government initiative that has made significant training funding available to the sector.
Covid-19 lockdowns took toll on our diets
Most people consumed more unhealthy snacks and drinks during New Zealand lockdowns, according to a study led by researchers from the University of Auckland.
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Opinion: Dr Tracey Chandler – Health pregnancy optimisation tips (for you,...
Whilst pregnancy is an exciting time for most, it does take some planning to keep both you and baby well. Ideally you would see...
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